Overview

Cragend Farm sits quietly on the edge of the famous Cragside Estate, Rothbury, near Alnwick and Bamburgh, in Northumberland, designed by Lord Armstrong of Cragside for his prize cattle.

This 16th century farm was re-modelled and transformed by Northumbrian Industrialist Lord William Armstrong of Cragside in 1880’s. It has a unique history thanks to this great innovators vision for engineering and science including a Grade II* Agricultural Site.

British Rare Breed Pedigree Whitebred Shorthorn Cattle and Park Type Cheviot Sheep roam our fields and there is also plenty of wildlife to see. Shaun & Lou Renwick welcome you to holiday at East Cottage, or B&B in 'The Armstrong Wing’ and ‘The West Room’ of Cragend Grange where a delicious Breakfast is cooked for you before you step out for the day. Historic heritage Holiday Accommodation, Farming with Rare Breeds, and Bio-Mass sustainability.

Appointment

Find us

Located on the B6344 between Rothbury and Morpeth (A1) in Northumberland England.

Bus route from Rothbury to Newcastle with a request stop at Cragend.

Offers bike storage

Parking

Car park on site

Free

Taxi

Northumberland Private Hire
01665 570543

Other opening

School Visits

By appointment only: an educational tour of the farm and its history.

Walks

Wildlife pond walk approx. 2 miles. Requires outdoor shoes or boots.

A word from the owner

This is a working farm and the Renwick family live at Cragend Grange. East Cottage is a Victorian farmworkers cottage now a holiday home with many original features. We have been renovating the farm since 2011 and continue to conserve and repair the buildings. We have plenty of interesting artefacts found during this time. Our 'quirky loo' is a must see.